Jeremy Terrell Clark (born September 6, 1983) is a former
American football
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defensive end
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This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations over the years have substantially changed how the position is p ...
. He was signed by the
Philadelphia Eagles
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as an
undrafted free agent
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in 2007. He played
college football at the
Alabama
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.
Clark has also been a member of the
New York Giants
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,
Atlanta Falcons,
Arizona Cardinals
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,
Dallas Cowboys
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and
Washington Redskins
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.
College career
Clark was a four-year starter at Alabama, Clark registered 85 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and 8 TFLs during his collegiate career.
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
Clark signed with the
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia. The Eagles compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. The team play ...
as an
undrafted free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player who is eligible to sign with other clubs or franchises; i.e., not under contract to any specific team. The term is also used in reference to a player who is under contract at present but who is a ...
following the
2007 NFL Draft on April 30, 2007. He was waived during final cuts on September 1, but was re-signed to the team's
practice squad on September 3. He spent the entire
2007 season on the Eagles' practice squad. He was re-signed to a three-year contract on January 2, 2008. He was waived on June 13 before the start of training camp.
First stint with Giants
Clark signed with the
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East divisio ...
on July 27, 2008. He was waived during final cuts on August 30, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on August 31. He was promoted to the active roster on November 29. He played in four games in
2008
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, recording four tackles.
He was waived/injured on September 5, 2009 and subsequently reverted to
injured reserve
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. He was released with an injury settlement on September 8.
Atlanta Falcons
Clark was signed to the
Atlanta Falcons' practice squad on September 22, 2009. He was released on December 1.
Second stint with Giants
Clark was re-signed to the Giants' practice squad on December 4, 2009, where he remained through the end of the regular season.
Arizona Cardinals
Clark was signed by the
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Cardinals compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC West, West division, an ...
on January 5, 2010 after
defensive end
Defensive end (DE) is a defensive position in the sport of gridiron football.
This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations over the years have substantially changed how the position is p ...
Jason Banks was placed on
injured reserve
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. He was re-signed to a one-year contract on March 10. He was waived during final cuts following training camp on September 3.
Dallas Cowboys
Clark was signed by the
Dallas Cowboys
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on November 10, 2010, after
Marcus Spears and
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah ( ; born April 10, 1988) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, Oakland Raiders, and Detroit Lions. He also was a member of the Toronto Argonauts i ...
were placed on injured reserve. He was released on December 8.
Washington Redskins
Clark was signed by the
Washington Redskins
The Washington Commanders are a professional American football team based in the Washington metropolitan area. The Commanders compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) ...
on December 16, 2010. He was waived on December 25.
Second stint with Eagles
Clark was signed to a three-year contract by the
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia. The Eagles compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. The team play ...
on December 30, 2010, after
Jeff Owens was placed on injured reserve.
He was released on July 28, 2011.
References
External links
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Philadelphia Eagles bioDallas Cowboys bioArizona Cardinals bio
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1983 births
Living people
People from Daphne, Alabama
Players of American football from Alabama
American football defensive tackles
American football defensive ends
Alabama Crimson Tide football players
Philadelphia Eagles players
New York Giants players
Atlanta Falcons players
Arizona Cardinals players
Dallas Cowboys players
Washington Redskins players